Affiliation:
1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
2. School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
Abstract
DNA methylation is widely found in higher plants and can control gene expression by regulation without changing the DNA sequence. In this study, the whole-genome methylation map of sugar beet was constructed by WGBS (whole-genome bisulfite sequencing) technology, and the results of WGBS were verified by bisulfite transformation, indicating that the results of WGBS technology were reliable. In addition, 12 differential methylation genes (DMGs) were identified, which were related to carbohydrate and energy metabolism, pollen wall development, and endogenous hormone regulation. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) showed that 75% of DMG expression levels showed negative feedback with methylation level, indicating that DNA methylation can affect gene expression to a certain extent. In addition, we found hypermethylation inhibited gene expression, which laid a foundation for further study on the molecular mechanism of DNA methylation at the epigenetic level in sugar beet male sterility.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
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